http://Corolla.autoboardz.com/99-Toyota-Corolla-engine-knocking-ftopict177945.html ('99 Toyota Corolla engine knocking)
I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla LE with about 77,000 miles on it and noticed today a soft knocking sound coming from under the hood. This sound wasn't present when I started up the car yesterday. Th..
« : Sounds are very difficult to identify without actually hearing them. There are several possible sources, some are trouble, some are no.. »
http://Corolla.autoboardz.com/Engine-rattle-98-Toyota-Corolla-LE-ftopict174378.html (Engine rattle on 98 Toyota Corolla LE)
I just bought a 98 Toyota Corolla LE yesterday from a friend. It has 85K Miles, pretty good body condition, and it only cost me $4k. I'm thinking I got a great deal. I took it to a mechanic I trust ..
« : Exhaust manifold heat shield? »
« Sorry, I'm somewhat ignorant on these things. Where would I find the exhaust manifold / how can I get to it to check? Mike Harris: »
« : I believe that the sounds you are hearing is normal valvetrain sounds that people often describe as a rattle. -- Ray O (correct punctu.. »
http://Corolla.autoboardz.com/2000-Corolla-stereo-engine-alternator-noise-ftopict207567.html (2000 Corolla new stereo getting engine (alternator?) noise)
Figured I'd post to see if anyone has any suggestions other than what I've tried already. Installed a new stereo system in 2000 corolla. New Pioneer head unit, component blaupunkts in the front, p..
« "MD99": Does the engine have aftermarket spark plugs, or ignition parts? -- Ray O (correct punctuation to reply) »
« I just put new spark plugs in it - They are Denso Iridium. It did not fix the problem. I'm convinced now that it's something related to .. »
« "MD99": I doubt if replacing the coil packs will make the noise go away. As someone asked before, does the noise come on both CD and radio.. »
http://Corolla.autoboardz.com/Corolla-Front-End-Noise-ftopict184346.html (Corolla Front End Noise)
I have a 93 Toyota Corolla DX, Auto transmission, 202,000 miles. There appears to be a humming noise coming from the front end. It sounds like a low frequency helicopter blade spinning about - like..
« "SlyckTom": Call in to NPR's "Car Talk".

Cathy »
« "Cathy F.": Call into Ray O.... You want someone that knows what he is doing....not NPR! -- Scott in Florida »
« SlyckTom: My father-in-law just gave my wife the exact same car with 100,000 fewer miles on it and the exact same problem. In his case the.. »
http://Corolla.autoboardz.com/02-Corolla-Whining-Noise-ftopict220937.html (02 Corolla / Whining Noise)
Hi, Lately I have been hearing a whining noise; the noise disappears after I have let it idle for 10 sec. I think the noise seems to be coming around the serpentine belt area. My car is 02 and has..
« "leolite1": When I had this issue on my 2002 Corolla, I needed the belt replaced and I think the pully itself was bad or had a bad bearing.. »
« "leolite1": Check the fluid level in your power steering reservoir. Also check to see if you can tell where the whining noise is coming .. »
« "Ray O": Ah yes, that was it. I had to replace the belt and the tensioner. »